Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 3, 2025
Responsibility of Contributors
We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your information while you visit our website. This policy outlines how we handle data related to your use of this site and reflects our dedication to responsible content and data practices.
Gathering of Personal Information
We do not directly collect any personal identifying information (such as your name, email address, or contact details) from you through the basic Browse of our Website.
a. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
Our Website, like most, may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., local storage). These are small files placed on your device to help with website functionality.
- Website Functionality: Essential cookies may be used to enable core features and improve your Browse experience.
- Embedded Content: If we embed content from other websites (e.g., YouTube videos, social media feeds), these third-party services may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies.
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
b. Forms (via Formspree)
We utilize Formspree as a third-party service to power our contact and membership consent forms. When you submit information through these forms (e.g., your name, email address, or message), this data is collected and processed by Formspree on our behalf.
- Purpose: Information submitted via Formspree forms is used solely to respond to your inquiries, process your membership consent, or fulfill the specific purpose stated on the form. We will only use this information to communicate with you regarding your submission.
- Data Handling: We do not store this form submission data on our own servers. It is securely processed and delivered to us via Formspree.
- Formspree’s Privacy Policy: Your form submission is subject to Formspree’s own Privacy Policy. We strongly recommend reviewing it here: https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy
Protection of Personal Information
While we strive to protect information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We rely on the security measures provided by our third-party service providers (such as Formspree) to protect the data they process on our behalf.
Privacy Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy.
- Post the new Privacy Policy on this page.
- Ensure that any updates related to technology or data handling are communicated appropriately, potentially through notifications on the website.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- By email: webmaster at biosemiotics dot org